Injury Prevention Specialist I

Vets2industry; Greensburg (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Early Intervention Specialist to enhance employee health through tailored assessments and interventions. In this dynamic role, you will apply your scientific expertise to evaluate workplace performance, address postural issues, and educate staff on wellness strategies. Your contributions will directly impact the health and safety of employees, making this position both rewarding and vital. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to fostering a healthier workforce and enjoy the opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's degree required, or 2 years military healthcare experience.
• Strong skills in body mechanics and OSHA regulations are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess employee performance and create mitigation plans for health improvements.
• Provide health education and training on wellness and disease prevention.

Skills

Scientific knowledge

Body mechanics assessment

OSHA recordkeeping

Postural education

Health education and training

Education

Associates degree as a PTA

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science/Kinesiology/Allied Health

2 years experience in a Military healthcare setting

Job description

Early Intervention Specialist (EIS I) are responsible for interfacing with office and industrial clients to assess employee health status and create an individualized plan for improvement.

Responsibilities

• Apply their scientific knowledge and education to the industrial environment.
• Through observation of employee work performance, assess body mechanics, determine risk and create a plan for mitigation.
• Perform and document all employee treatments within the workplace efficiently and completely with a strong ability to integrate feedback for continuous improvement. Understand OSHA recordkeeping rules as they pertain to first aid (29 CFR 1904.7).
• Proactively address postural discomfort through education and job-specific coaching with the goal of eliminating postural contributions to the injury.
• Assist with medical surveillance testing and clinic operations.
• Assist to identify, develop, and provide employee health education and training on wellness and disease prevention topics to optimize health of population.
• Work within the jurisdictional guidelines for clinical care.
• Take outcome data and convert to client specific reports.
• The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Qualifications

Minimum Education

Required

• Associates degree as a PTA with licensure; or Bachelors’ degree in Ex Science/Kinesiology/Allied Health; or 2 years experience in a Military healthcare setting.